Residential news and publications

Te Anau strong pre-auction interest

November 2023

Te Anau strong pre-auction interest

A 759 square metre Te Anau lakeside property sold recently for $1.4 million. Located 300 metres from the town centre, Murray and Jane Coveney sold the three double bedroom property, which features...
How sustainable practices make your residential property more attractive to buyers.

August 2023

How sustainable practices make your residential property more attractive to buyers.

When listing your home for sale, you want it to stand out - for all the right reasons. Successful selling (along with getting a great price), comes from creating buyer demand. So instead of the...
Thinking of buying an investment property or holiday home? Here’s what you need to know.

August 2023

Thinking of buying an investment property or holiday home? Here’s what you need to know.

For many New Zealanders, a ‘nest egg’ usually comes in the form of a rental property or holiday home. And there’s no question it can be a practical investment to provide long term...
Election factor over-rated in property market trends

August 2023

Election factor over-rated in property market trends

In days gone by the timing of an election might have slowed the property market.  A common...
From start to finish: The process of selling your residential or lifestyle property

March 2023

From start to finish: The process of selling your residential or lifestyle property

Selling your home can be one of the most stressful life events we can experience. It’s no wonder that many people experience worry and anxiety at the thought of going to market. Perhaps the...
How to buy a residential home in New Zealand with high interest rates 

March 2023

How to buy a residential home in New Zealand with high interest rates 

There’s no question that it may feel difficult to buy a house in New Zealand with interest rates so high. But there are still ways for home buyers (and even first home buyers) to navigate a...
Pros and cons of selling your house and moving somewhere new  

March 2023

Pros and cons of selling your house and moving somewhere new  

Selling your house and moving somewhere new is a big step. Especially if you’re not exactly sure where you want to go. But once you have decided that you’re ready for a fresh start, you...
5 tips to prepare your residential home for sale 

March 2023

5 tips to prepare your residential home for sale 

While the news headlines may be causing some concern for homeowners, the fact remains that people...
Quick Tips: Grow your garden year round

November 2022

Quick Tips: Grow your garden year round

Kath Irvine offers a year round planting plan which will attract and keep valuable insects in your garden. There is a wonderful array, in large quantities, of insects who reside in your garden and...
I'm ready to sell - what next?

November 2022

I'm ready to sell - what next?

After the decision has been made to sell your property, there can be an overwhelming amount of information and advice being given to you from all directions. Suddenly, instead of the exciting start...
‘Sold!’ How a quick question resulted in a successful auction

October 2022

‘Sold!’ How a quick question resulted in a successful auction

An award-winning Pirongia home, brought to the market by PGG Wrightson Real Estate, sold well at auction recently. Last year Gavin Brown’s company Waikato Build won the regional House of the...
Why is spring the best time to sell?

October 2022

Why is spring the best time to sell?

The property market picks up in spring and you may have heard that it’s one of the best times...
What happens at your free appraisal

October 2022

What happens at your free appraisal

Thinking of listing and uncertain about what the next steps are? We have you covered. If you are considering listing your home and finding a new view to wake up to, it’s important to get as...
Things to do before listing

October 2022

Things to do before listing

Listing your home for sale is a marathon, but there are some easy tips and tricks to get ahead of your competition. Some of the easiest ways for your home and property to look polished are by...
Award winning builder collects another win when selling their Amberley home

August 2022

Award winning builder collects another win when selling their Amberley home

An award-winning North Canterbury builder’s own home sold recently at auction at a price believed to be a record for an Amberley residential property. Marketed by Maria Rickerby of PGG...